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The Son of Santo

2008Movie20 min

Drama
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A moving, nostalgic drama movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

This is the story of Juan, a boy who feels the opression of his social environment and the abandonment. He confronts this reality through the image of his prefered mexican superhero, the lucha libre wrestler and film star Santo. Juan also believes that his father secretly was Santo, so he feels a link to him.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Social Realism
  • Father-Son Relationship
  • Hero Worship
  • Urban Struggle
  • Identity Exploration
  • Lucha Libre Culture
  • Nostalgic Tones
  • Melancholy Atmosphere

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Adonay Guerrero Cortes
Written by
Adonay Guerrero Cortes
Produced by
Adonay Guerrero Cortes

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 2008 · 20 min · Drama, Action

Released
October 1, 2008
Runtime
20 min
Genres
Drama, Action
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Son of Santo okay for kids?"

Questions about The Son of Santo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Son of Santo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Son of Santo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Son of Santo in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.